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A former district attorney, consumed by guilt after mistakenly sending an innocent man to prison, abandons his career, becomes an alcoholic, and starts representing criminal defendants.

Ambitious District Attorney Victor Scott's life unravels after his team wrongly convicts an innocent man, Edward Clary, of murder. When the real killer is caught and confesses, Victor is torn apart by guilt and powerlessness. He abandons his career and turns to drink, but eventually finds redemption by taking on a new role as a defense lawyer for small-time criminals. However, his path crosses with the ruthless mob kingpin Frank Garland, who offers him a job. When Victor's former colleague, Ellen Miles, is accused of murder, he must choose between his loyalty to Garland and his duty to protect Ellen, while navigating the moral complexities of his new role.

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Studio(s): Warner Bros. Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Oct 09, 1955

Production Country: United States

Genres:Crime, Drama, Film-Noir, Thriller